Along Came Google
Along Came Google

Author: Deanna Marcum

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2021-09-21

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 0691208034

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An incisive history of the controversial Google Books project and the ongoing quest for a universal digital library Libraries have long talked about providing comprehensive access to information for everyone. But when Google announced in 2004 that it planned to digitize books to make the world's knowledge accessible to all, questions were raised about the roles and responsibilities of libraries, the rights of authors and publishers, and whether a powerful corporation should be the conveyor of such a fundamental public good. Along Came Google traces the history of Google's book digitization project and its implications for us today. Deanna Marcum and Roger Schonfeld draw on in-depth interviews with those who both embraced and resisted Google's plans, from librarians and technologists to university leaders, tech executives, and the heads of leading publishing houses. They look at earlier digital initiatives to provide open access to knowledge, and describe how Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page made the case for a universal digital library and drew on their company's considerable financial resources to make it a reality. Marcum and Schonfeld examine how librarians and scholars organized a legal response to Google, and reveal the missed opportunities when a settlement with the tech giant failed. Along Came Google sheds light on the transformational effects of the Google Books project on scholarship and discusses how we can continue to think imaginatively and collaboratively about expanding the digital availability of knowledge.

Iran and Cultural Centers in Europe
Iran and Cultural Centers in Europe

Author: Mohammed Alsulami

Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore

Published: 2024-10-22

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 1543782124

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Iranian cultural centers play a crucial role in expanding Iran’s influence beyond its borders, making them one of the country’s most significant assets. The importance of these centers is evident within the context of the Wilayat al-Faqih ideology, which is a critical part of Iranian foreign policy. With a complex mix of geopolitical, religious and sectarian factors at play, Iran seeks to become a dominant regional power. The Iranian government understands the importance of cultural centers in achieving these objectives and has invested heavily in their development. Iran’s global ambitions have sparked a profound interest in Iranian communities in Europe, extending beyond their traditional sphere of influence. In pursuit of their political and religious goals, Iran established cultural centers in Europe, which have been politicized to align with their foreign policy objectives. However, incidents associated with these centers raised alarm and prompted European authorities to probe into their activities. It is of utmost importance to scrutinize their role and assess whether they are linked to Iranian security and intelligence apparatuses, according to European governments. The significant nature of these centers and their potential impact on European security is comprehensively analyzed in this book.

Intelligent Sustainable Systems
Intelligent Sustainable Systems

Author: Atulya K. Nagar

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-01-01

Total Pages: 819

ISBN-13: 9811976600

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This book provides insights of World Conference on Smart Trends in Systems, Security and Sustainability (WS4 2022) which is divided into different sections such as Smart IT Infrastructure for Sustainable Society; Smart Management Prospective for Sustainable Society; Smart Secure Systems for Next Generation Technologies; Smart Trends for Computational Graphics and Image Modeling; and Smart Trends for Biomedical and Health Informatics. The proceedings is presented in two volumes. The book is helpful for active researchers and practitioners in the field.